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A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial of Immersive Virtual Reality Treatment with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Specific Phobias in Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Title: A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial of Immersive Virtual Reality Treatment with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Specific Phobias in Young People with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Language: English
Authors: Maskey, Morag, Rodgers, Jacqui, Grahame, Victoria, Glod, Magdalena, Honey, Emma, Kinnear, Julia, Labus, Marie, Milne, Jenny, Minos, Dimitrios, McConachie, Helen, Parr, Jeremy R.
Source: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. May 2019 49(5):1912-1927.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 16
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Feasibility Studies, Computer Simulation, Anxiety, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Outcomes of Treatment, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Youth
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-018-3861-x
ISSN: 0162-3257
Abstract: We examined the feasibility and acceptability of using an immersive virtual reality environment (VRE) alongside cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for young people with autism experiencing specific phobia. Thirty-two participants were randomised to treatment or control. Treatment involved one session introducing CBT techniques and four VRE sessions, delivered by local clinical therapists. Change in target behaviour was independently rated. Two weeks after treatment, four treatment participants (25%) and no control participants were responders; at 6 months after treatment, six (38%) treatment and no control participants were responders. At 6 months post-treatment, symptoms had worsened for one treatment and five control (untreated) participants. Brief VRE exposure with CBT is feasible and acceptable to deliver through child clinical services and is effective for some participants.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1213588
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:We examined the feasibility and acceptability of using an immersive virtual reality environment (VRE) alongside cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for young people with autism experiencing specific phobia. Thirty-two participants were randomised to treatment or control. Treatment involved one session introducing CBT techniques and four VRE sessions, delivered by local clinical therapists. Change in target behaviour was independently rated. Two weeks after treatment, four treatment participants (25%) and no control participants were responders; at 6 months after treatment, six (38%) treatment and no control participants were responders. At 6 months post-treatment, symptoms had worsened for one treatment and five control (untreated) participants. Brief VRE exposure with CBT is feasible and acceptable to deliver through child clinical services and is effective for some participants.
ISSN:0162-3257
DOI:10.1007/s10803-018-3861-x